Process Engineer - Quality Improvement

Position Overview

Georgia-Pacific Corrugated Business is seeking a qualified professional to fill the Process Engineer – Quality Improvement role supporting our Corrugated business. Reporting to the Director of Corrugated Quality Improvement and located at one of our box plants, this position requires up to 75% travel with the remaining 25% at the home site. You will apply your technical and quality expertise to drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing sites, corporate engineering, and OEMs. Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 per year, plus variable pay options. If you are self-driven and passionate about solving complex problems using data analysis and proven problem-solving methodologies, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate risk-based thinking (PFMEA) to proactively identify opportunities to reduce quality risk.
• Interface with customers to translate unmet needs into improvement initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement programs and projects to reduce quality risk and process variability using technologies such as AI and vision systems.
• Provide leadership in building quality capabilities through tools like PFMEA, Control Plans, Gauge R&R, advanced problem solving, and 6 Sigma.
• Develop and recommend economically feasible improvement proposals to senior leadership.
• Solve complex problems by implementing sustainable solutions and effective communication across cross-functional teams.
• Lead team meetings, manage programs, and engage with leadership to drive strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of manufacturing experience, or successful completion of three (3) or more co-op rotations in a related field.
• Proven experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives or projects within a cross-functional team.
• Competence in applying problem-solving methodologies (such as FMEA, root cause analysis, and 5-why).
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and apply statistical techniques to generate actionable insights.
• Experience with additional quality capabilities such as Auditing, Gage R&R, 3L5W, Poka Yoke, and VOC.
• Understanding of economics, value creation, and risk-based thinking for continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with technical solutions including vision systems and AI.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and SQL coding for data manipulation.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life insurance and Disability coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation/time off and Educational assistance
• Additional benefits such as Infertility assistance, Paid parental leave, and Adoption assistance (eligibility may vary by region)